REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Dept, Full Time **$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS & RELO ASSISTANCE**

Sierra Medical Center is a vital part of the Northern Nevada Health System, a renowned regional multi-facility healthcare network that has consistently excelled in providing high-quality care to the residents of the greater Truckee Meadows area. As a 170-bed acute care hospital, Sierra Medical Center offers a broad spectrum of services including a 24/7 emergency room, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), as well as surgical and orthopedic services among many others. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and compassionate care, Sierra Medical Center plays a pivotal role in meeting the healthcare needs of the local community and beyond. Northern Nevada Health System is distinguished by its dedication to superior clinical care and adherence to the highest ethical standards, which has earned it widespread respect and recognition within the healthcare industry. More information about Sierra Medical Center and the Northern Nevada Health System can be found on their website at www.northernnevadahealth.com.

This specific job opening is for an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) at Sierra Medical Center. This is a full-time position that offers a comprehensive benefits package and a convenient schedule, designed to support a healthy work-life balance. The role plays a crucial part within the Emergency Department by providing professional nursing care, coordinating patient care planning alongside other healthcare disciplines, and ensuring that the psychosocial, physical, and general health needs of patients are met promptly and effectively. Emergency Department Registered Nurses at Sierra Medical Center are responsible for determining priorities of care by assessing patient conditions, communicating effectively with emergency physicians, and responding rapidly and accurately to any changes in patient's status or treatment response.

The ED RN engages in detailed head-to-toe patient assessments across varying age groups, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. They also manage pain care by using appropriate pain management techniques and educating patients and their families about those techniques. An essential part of the role is handling the triage process, ensuring timely and appropriate care is rendered, with correct triage categories being assigned to patients to streamline emergency services and enhance patient outcomes.

Sierra Medical Center values fundamental principles such as compassion, empathy, teamwork, quality, ethics, respect, service excellence, and innovation. These core values shape the daily work environment and underpin the exceptional care delivered by the hospital staff. The healthcare team embraces these values to foster a welcoming, respectful, and high-performing environment that strives to bring out the best in every patient interaction and clinical service provided.

In addition to competitive compensation, the position offers a noteworthy $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates, highlighting the organization's commitment to attracting top nursing talent. Furthermore, employees receive generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a discounted stock plan, tuition reimbursement or repayment programs, and ample career development opportunities within Universal Health Services (UHS), the parent company of Sierra Medical Center.

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Recognized by prestigious organizations such as Fortune and Forbes for its outstanding achievements, UHS operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and more across the United States and other regions. Through affiliation with UHS, Sierra Medical Center aligns with a powerful, resource-rich health system dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery, ensuring nurses and healthcare professionals have access to extensive resources, training, and career progression opportunities.